The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Paint and Body Shop First time Paint Questions

To answer some of your specific questions. Yes you wipe the surface down before doing any sanding or painting. No you don't use acetone or laquer thinner. You use wax & grease remover (mineral spirits is a cheaper alternative). You wipe it on wet and wipe it off with a clean rag before it dries. Practice spraying is good. Use something with color so you can see your pattern & overlap. Better than 90% of any paint job is preperation. Be prepared to make mistakes. Don't be upset when (not if) you make some mistakes. No body gets it perfect the first time. Good luck.